BOOK 19_1942-09-08 to 1945-05-07

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Communication',received from F. Fontana requesting permit to 'locate his fertilizer' business on lot.9, Friend Industrial.Tract made necessary because of State' Hig4way Commission purchasing a portion of their present property for right-of- way.- Mr. L.'Werder also appeared In behalf of Mr. Fontanap stating the property p ti • 9' would.be fenced and landscaped. On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, permit was granted. Mr. Ferris Miles appeared before the Council requesting permit to erect a temporary ,building to house his paint and body department at Heller and Cassia Streets immediately adjacent to his present building, -explaining that under the present. conditions, it would be impossible,to constructa fireproof building to con- form fully_to building and zone ordinance.. .The, building would be approximately � -of 1000 to 1200 square feet and would be for tha duration and six months there- ' k after, after whibh�,<building would be replaced by a modern fireproof building. i ;a Councilman Armstrong questionecl whether or not our ordinance would allow construction of other than reinforced concrete, such as tile and brick con- struotion. Mr. Miles advised that such material would be impossible to secure at the present time. After considerable discussion, Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that permit be. granted providing Mr. Miles would sign an agreement binding his heirs -or successors to remove the building six months after duration. Motion carried, Couenilman Armstrong voting no. Chief Petty and Warrant Officers, K.A. Greerwood and Robert L. White of the U. S. Navy, appeared to request the city to donate, lease or sell musical instruments to them for use by the Seabees in the Sauth Pacific. These gentlemen were referred to the City Council by Mr. Ray Spangler of the Tribune. City Attorney was of the opinion this could not be done without following the requirements of the Charter to the letter, therefore no action was taken. The gentlemen will call back to confer with City Manager Mead at the end of the week and in the- : meanwhile some plan would ba worked out if possible.. Matter of abatement of the Olive Keomple property, 429 Howland Avenue, was next order of business. Attorney Wayne.Miliington appeared to request that Mrs. Keomple be allowed to enter the premises at once to commence cleaning up the property, stating further that he did not appear in connection with the abate- ment proceedings. City Attorney McCarthy recommended proceeding with the hearing.` ,in IN Mr. John.Fickeisen was sworn in by City Attorney McCarthy and gave the following testimony: _ , Q. What position do you hold? A. Chief Inspector, Office of Department of Health, County of San Mateo, Q. How long have you held this position? A. Several years. Q. Are you familiar with the premises at 429 Howland.Avenue? A. - Yes: Q. Did you make a formal inspection of these premises on September 29, 1943? A. Yes. Q. Will you please report on conditions you found at the premises on the date specified? A. My official report rendered after the inspection covers the situation. All statements made in the official report are true and there is nothing further to add to the report at the present time.. City Attorney McCarthy next offered 13 pictures taken'by Murray Studio which were a faithful reproduction of the conditions existing and as found on ,in IN